Attempted Bank Robbery In Princeton, Police Looking For Suspect

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Police are looking for a suspect in connection with an attempted bank robbery Wednesday afternoon.

At 3:19 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the bank on the report of an armed robbery. According to police, a man entered TD Bank on State Road and approached a teller counter. Since no teller was present, the man tried jumping over the counter but was unsuccessful. He tried jumping over the counter the second time and was unsuccessful again, police said.

The man exited the bank and fled in a black motorcycle towards Princeton Avenue, authorities said. He was last seen stopped at the intersection of Princeton Avenue and Route 206.

According to police the man did not brandish a weapon or make any threats. Nothing was stolen from the bank.

The suspect was described as approximately 5'4" - 5'5" in height, wearing green pants, a black shirt, black gloves, grey New Balance sneakers, a chest harness with a GoPro style camera attached to it, a black half shell motorcycle helmet and a gas mask.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information can contact Det. Robert Allie at (609) 921-2100 extension 2123.

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